Endless Events

APRIL 30, 2021

Choosing a hybrid event venue presents its own set of challenges. Now, venues also play a big part in promoting attendee safety and facilitating the technology necessary to engage the virtual audience. Now, venues also play a big part in promoting attendee safety and facilitating the technology necessary to engage the virtual audience.

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Endless Events

MARCH 31, 2021

And in order to help you get things running, we compiled this hybrid venue checklist, complete with everything you should be looking for. In this new age of events, planners and vendors alike will have to push for innovation whilst expertly marrying the best aspects of virtual and live. Today, we start with a hybrid venue checklist.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2024

Read More : How Meeting Planners Can Pre-plan for Event Crisis Management The storm is expected to make its way north into Canada with wind gusts of up to 95 mph. What Planners Can Do to Be Prepared When it comes to severe storms, the best things any event professional can do is prepare as much as they can.

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Stova

MAY 25, 2023

Selecting the best venue for your event is one of the most important decisions planners face. A well-chosen venue sets the tone, creates memorable experiences, and contributes to the overall success of you event. It’s a tall order, but with the right venue sourcing tools, it is possible to have it all.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

But what really stood out to me is how the story demonstrated once again the invisibility of the meeting planner role. One may think: Oh, that’s where event planners are getting the credit, but no. Kadampully was referring to “a friendly and well-prepared customer-service staff” at the venue.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

A lawyer with 25 years of experience in hotel and group contracts, she doesn’t mince words when it comes to planners needing to take the steps necessary to handle any complications that might arise. If a hotel or venue cancels, it can derail an entire event. Likewise, there is always the question of what compensation the venue expects.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Hargrove sets an example for planning events that go off without a hitch through their government shutdown contingency plan After the venue booking, event design, attendee lists, emails, emails and more emails, your event is all ready to go—finally! Hargrove, however, was prepared with a swift response. 29 to Oct 1.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 4, 2024

Planners: Do not sign venue contracts for event production, electrical services, internet access, and support services until you read the full document—especially if you are bringing in an outside audiovisual company for the event, which usually results in extra conditions and raises prices for certain elements.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

You might want to take a second look at big city venues, where the access is convenient, amenities are abundant and hotel partners are eager to welcome you back. The post Urban Venues Seeing Return of Group Business appeared first on Smart Meetings. Planning your return to in-person?

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 29, 2023

When it comes to corporate event planning, selecting the right venue is one of the most important decisions you need to make. Not only does the venue need to be able to accommodate your desired number of guests and any audio/visual needs, but it should also reflect the desired mood and atmosphere for your event.

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DCI

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Understanding what meeting planners seek is essential to securing RFPs. Destinations need to show meeting planners that they have the immersive and transformative attractions required to attract attendees. Destination organizations, for their part, need to do the same to meeting planners. They need to augment them.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Over the last year, Smart Meetings wrote about contract and budgeting tips and trends this year for the event planner who wants to keep on top of their financials, so they can keep creating memorable experiences. Time to Adopt a Barrister Pricing Model? “Meeting professional” is a relatively new career track.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Experts offer tips and ideas for meeting professionals As the year slowly comes to a close, many financial and insurance meeting planners may be thinking about what they should be keeping on their radar. That is the question planners could be asking themselves. Off-Site To host your event on or off-site? with 6-12 months out, 15.7%

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 7, 2018

How liable are planners when disaster strikes? What can planners do to protect themselves? That is why he strongly recommends planners include indemnification clauses in their contacts, ensuring hotels and third parties take on as much of the risk as possible. Too many planners don’t adhere to a venue’s guidelines.

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Endless Events

MAY 30, 2018

Alternative Event Venues are a huge and growing trend this year. Attendees and planners alike are growing tired of the standard meeting spaces and ballrooms. But how do you find these alternative event venues? But how do you find these alternative event venues? Why venue walkthroughs are so important.

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Traveler's Q

APRIL 3, 2023

When it comes to corporate event planning, selecting the right venue is one of the most important decisions you need to make. Not only does the venue need to be able to accommodate your desired number of guests and any audio/visual needs, but it should also reflect the desired mood and atmosphere for your event.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

As she prepared to graduate, she took on a role as a marketing coordinator at a major healthcare company. There, she began working closely with the event planner. “As This preparation falls in line with her favorite quote, by Chicago architect Daniel Burnham: “Make no little plans. Volunteer to gain experience.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

As meeting and event planners responsible for the safety of sometimes thousands of people, we cannot take anything for granted. 2: Always Have a Backup Plan (or Several) As a meeting planner, you know that not having a Plan B, C or Z, means you are doomed. Does the venue have specific protocols that event planners have to follow?

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

At 100 days out, the moving parts involved with the Winter Olympics in Beijing are enough to unsettle even the steeliest veteran planners. Meanwhile, protesters around the world are calling for sponsors to boycott the event due to alleged human-rights abuses in the host destination. So, here’s the question: How well would you be sleeping?

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 3, 2024

Don’t see your 2024 conference for event planners on this page? January 2024 Conferences for Event Planners Event Name Event Date Event Location More Information PCMA Convening Leaders 2024 Jan. Independent Planner Education Conference (IPEC) Jan. Apply to have your event featured ! ADMEI In The Zone Feb. Connect NYC 2024 Feb.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2022

Gun violence in the United States is, unfortunately, a reality every event planner must confront. The burden is on planners to make attendees feel safe and secure. The burden is on planners to make attendees feel safe and secure. Read More : Pandemic Advisory Group Offers Resources to Planners. Train for the Worst Case.

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Endless Events

MARCH 9, 2018

Every meeting planner we know is a great juggler. After all, you need the skills of a Cirque de Soleil performer to handle venues, schedules, suppliers, and social media all at the same time! What are some of your favorite meeting planner tips? Even the best #eventprof needs an assist every once in a while.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Across the hospitality industry, meetings and large-scale events play a significant role in the success of hotels, restaurants, clubs—really any venue. To help offset some of the planning, it’s important to work closely with event experts and the venue to streamline the experience.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Understanding the accessibility of the venue is crucial. Read More : Event Safety PSA: Failing to Prepare Could Cost You If this crucial step is put off, things can quickly go awry when details change. Plan Far Ahead To save time and money, plan traffic control measures long before your event takes place. What permits are required?

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 6, 2023

who recently stepped into his new role as senior vice president and general manager of McCormick Place campus, with Oak View Group (OVG360), now the venue’s management company. “It It is top of mind for me as a venue leader to assure customers that when they walk into any venue that I am operating,” he added, “that they feel safe.” “We

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

Compiled by analyzing more than $14 billion of group business value sourced through the Cvent Supplier Network in 2022, the rankings highlight hotels, venues, and destinations. We invite meeting planners to build the agenda, and we’ll bring the excitement. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. after being named No.

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Gavel International

MARCH 25, 2024

Reading Time: 7 minutes Success in event and meeting planning involves thoughtful and thorough preparation, which is why having an experienced and prepared meeting planner makes all the difference. Meeting planners are the architects behind every seamless and impactful professional gathering.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2022

Now, more than ever, planners are opting for an outdoor setting for much if not all of their programs. Armed with this information, you’ll be better prepared to advise planners as you receive detailed information on their ideas and requests for events, games and motivating team-building competitions that can get quite exuberant.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Jerry Pupillo and Yuko Yoshida Jerry Pupillo and Yuko Yoshida, The LineUp at Wai Kai Waterfront adventure venue The LineUp at Wai Kai makes two key executive appointments. She will now execute marketing strategies and tactics to elevate The LineUp’s position as a venue destination.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Planners meticulously manage the attendee experience , but often activity vendors also play a major role in influencing how someone remembers a trip. I always want to get the site visit representatives and event planners out on our activities to show them a good time,” he says. “If Billy Mosblech. “I Mike Murray. Mosleblech says. “Of

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Although the Americans with Disabilities Act went into effect in 1990, the spirit of the directive—to accommodate for everyone—is still sometimes lacking at hotels and venues, even if the letter of the law is fulfilled. The post Accessibility Rules: How to Make Everyone Comfortable at Event Venues appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Endless Events

MAY 28, 2021

And while many planners and attendees alike are more than ready to return to live events in full swing, there are a few things to consider. Make sure you have the right protocols in place and that everyone is well informed about them prior to the events – what can they expect when entering the venue? Venues are on your side.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

In a world where technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI) , is reshaping the event industry, the role of an event planner has taken on new dimensions. This is precisely why hiring the right event planner can make the difference between a seamless event and one fraught with chaos.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Planners looking for somewhere new to eat in the San Francisco Bay Area need look no further. Members of the family restored the more than 150-year-old farmhouse as rustic-luxury rental that sleeps 10 and offers private chef catering for meals prepared using the area’s local and organic bounty, as well as food and farm tours of the area.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 29, 2022

For others, it could mean foregoing the use of an outdoor venue altogether while selecting a venue that features an extensive sustainability program. Kenyon also specializes in training event and venue staff in how to respond to medical emergencies such as those caused by heat illness. How Planners Can Beat the Heat.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 30, 2023

Setting the stage for an extraordinary and successful event hinges on one critical factor: choosing an enchanting and unforgettable event venue. of attendees say the venue can either make or break their overall event experience. Of course, venue sourcing isn’t without its challenges for event organizers. In fact, 19.4%

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2022

Now, more than ever, planners are opting for an outdoor setting for much if not all of their programs. Armed with this information, you’ll be better prepared to advise planners as you receive detailed information on their ideas and requests for events, games and motivating team-building competitions that can get quite exuberant.

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